Biology 101.1 -- Cells

Bio101.1 (Cells) is the first maze in our Bio101 Semester Pak, which spans topics found in a first semester college Biology course from proteins and DNA, to membranes, cell metabolism and gene regulation.

Biology 101.1 -- Cells

Bio101.1 (Cells) is the first maze in our Bio101 Semester Pak, which spans topics found in a first semester college Biology course from proteins and DNA, to membranes, cell metabolism and gene regulation.

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Biology 101.2 -- Biochem Tool Kit

Bio101.2 is a quick biochemical tour of the cell featuring its bioenergetic, molecular, structural, motor, and signaling capabilities. Starting from biochemical building blocks, cells have an amazing Biochemical Tool Kit and as life scientists we need to understand it.

Biology 101.2 -- Biochem Tool Kit

Bio101.2 is a quick biochemical tour of the cell featuring its bioenergetic, molecular, structural, motor, and signaling capabilities. Starting from biochemical building blocks, cells have an amazing Biochemical Tool Kit and as life scientists we need to understand it.

Biology 101.3 -- Genes & DNA

Biology 101.4 -- From Genes to Proteins

Bio 101.4 journeys across Transcription and Translation to arrive at the language of Proteins. Test your knowledge of RNA types, codons and ribosomes.

Biology 101.4 -- From Genes to Proteins

Bio 101.4 journeys across Transcription and Translation to arrive at the language of Proteins. Test your knowledge of RNA types, codons and ribosomes.

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Biology 101.5 -- Proteins & Organelles

In Bio101.5 follow Proteins on the March through the ER to the Golgi and Beyond! This is the story of intracellular compartments.

Biology 101.5 -- Proteins & Organelles

In Bio101.5 follow Proteins on the March through the ER to the Golgi and Beyond! This is the story of intracellular compartments.

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Biology 101.6 -- Membranes

The Plasma Membrane, the edge of the cell, is the boundary between life and the inanimate. Refresh and Review your knowledge of lipid rafts, cross-membrane diffusion and phospholipids.

Biology 101.6 -- Membranes

The Plasma Membrane, the edge of the cell, is the boundary between life and the inanimate. Refresh and Review your knowledge of lipid rafts, cross-membrane diffusion and phospholipids.

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Biology 101.7 -- Cell Energy

ENERGY is the force connecting all living things: from ATP and mitochondria, to glycogen and oxygen debt. If you want to understand biotechnology, physiology or medicine you've got to know your Bioenergetics! Reviewed by Kirsten Fertuck, Biochemistry, NU.

Biology 101.7 -- Cell Energy

ENERGY is the force connecting all living things: from ATP and mitochondria, to glycogen and oxygen debt. If you want to understand biotechnology, physiology or medicine you've got to know your Bioenergetics! Reviewed by Kirsten Fertuck, Biochemistry, NU.

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Biology 101.8 -- Cell Signaling

Building upon your understanding of proteins, genes and membranes, Bio 101.8 tests your knowledge of key signaling systems including calcium, cAMP, G-proteins and signaling cascades. All good stuff for MCATS or a career in biotech!

Biology 101.8 -- Cell Signaling

Building upon your understanding of proteins, genes and membranes, Bio 101.8 tests your knowledge of key signaling systems including calcium, cAMP, G-proteins and signaling cascades. All good stuff for MCATS or a career in biotech!

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Biology 101.9 -- Mitosis and Meiosis

Cell Division, including the Cell Cycle, Mitosis and Meiosis is a pivotal life event, while understanding it is a core competency for anyone hoping to understand stem cells, IPS cells, bioengineering and biotech.

Biology 101.9 -- Mitosis and Meiosis

Cell Division, including the Cell Cycle, Mitosis and Meiosis is a pivotal life event, while understanding it is a core competency for anyone hoping to understand stem cells, IPS cells, bioengineering and biotech.

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Biology 101.10 -- Gene Expression

There are myriad means by which genes can be regulated. From transcription factors and genetic switches, to RNA controls to epigenetics, adaptive regulation of gene expression is a thread that permeates all of Biology.

Biology 101.10 -- Gene Expression

There are myriad means by which genes can be regulated. From transcription factors and genetic switches, to RNA controls to epigenetics, adaptive regulation of gene expression is a thread that permeates all of Biology.

A&P Bonus Maze: Heart & Circulation

This Maze features questions from our A&P-2 Collection, specifically the Heart and Circulatory maze games (Edited by Prof. Chris Richardson). Please also try those mazes as well as MEDscience.01 on Cardiovascular Basics.

A&P Bonus Maze: Heart & Circulation

This Maze features questions from our A&P-2 Collection, specifically the Heart and Circulatory maze games (Edited by Prof. Chris Richardson). Please also try those mazes as well as MEDscience.01 on Cardiovascular Basics.

Advanced Microbio Review by Win

Anatomy & Physiology 1.1 - PRETEST

This Anatomy and Physiology-I maze focuses on cellular physiology including some chemistry and biochem basics. Homeostasis is included. By Chris Richardson with contributions by Patti Hampf and Don O'Malley. Mazes on Bones, Muscles and Tissues are coming soon. For Organ System Physiology, please try our A&P II Semester Pak.

Anatomy & Physiology 1.1 - PRETEST

This Anatomy and Physiology-I maze focuses on cellular physiology including some chemistry and biochem basics. Homeostasis is included. By Chris Richardson with contributions by Patti Hampf and Don O'Malley. Mazes on Bones, Muscles and Tissues are coming soon. For Organ System Physiology, please try our A&P II Semester Pak.

Anatomy and Physiology 1.3 - Nerves, Glia & Muscle

This 3rd Maze in Prof. Richardson's A&P-I collection will help you prepare for questions on glia, nerve cells, the CNS and smooth muscle.

Anatomy and Physiology 1.3 - Nerves, Glia & Muscle

This 3rd Maze in Prof. Richardson's A&P-I collection will help you prepare for questions on glia, nerve cells, the CNS and smooth muscle.

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Bio 2.1 - Evolution and Communities: a Primer

This first maze in our Bio2.1 Semester Pak, a primer by Ellen Dillenbeck, includes questions on Natural Selection and Fitness in the context of Ecological Communities.

Bio 2.1 - Evolution and Communities: a Primer

This first maze in our Bio2.1 Semester Pak, a primer by Ellen Dillenbeck, includes questions on Natural Selection and Fitness in the context of Ecological Communities.

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Bio 2.2 - Evolution, Populations and Speciation

Bio 2.2, by Sydney Stenquist, offers more challenging material on the theory and mechanisms of evolution including questions on gene transfer, allele frequencies and bottlenecks.

Bio 2.2 - Evolution, Populations and Speciation

Bio 2.2, by Sydney Stenquist, offers more challenging material on the theory and mechanisms of evolution including questions on gene transfer, allele frequencies and bottlenecks.

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Biology 100 Survey 1

Biology 100 Surveys 1 and 2 are general reviews that span the Biology Landscape. Try Survey 2 next and then our more advanced Biology101 Semester Pak. Co-Author: Nareh Sahakian.

Biology 100 Survey 1

Biology 100 Surveys 1 and 2 are general reviews that span the Biology Landscape. Try Survey 2 next and then our more advanced Biology101 Semester Pak. Co-Author: Nareh Sahakian.

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Biology 100 Survey 2

This is a further journey into Biology Basics -- read the TIPS (more appear over time) and Wikipedia and you can win! Co-Author: Nareh Sahakian.

Biology 100 Survey 2

This is a further journey into Biology Basics -- read the TIPS (more appear over time) and Wikipedia and you can win! Co-Author: Nareh Sahakian.

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DRAFT: Human Genetics -- PreTest

Human Genetics, by Prof. Ronnee Yashon, explores the many dimensions of our Brave New Genetics World.

DRAFT: Human Genetics -- PreTest

Human Genetics, by Prof. Ronnee Yashon, explores the many dimensions of our Brave New Genetics World.

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Genomics 101 - a Primer

Before tackling your Gene Annotation or Microbiome project, you should complete Genomics 101. BUT FIRST, please do complete the Bio101 Semester Pak games (101.3, 101.4 especially) as this is pre-basic information. Many thanks to: http://gep.wustl.edu/curriculum/quickstart.

Genomics 101 - a Primer

Before tackling your Gene Annotation or Microbiome project, you should complete Genomics 101. BUT FIRST, please do complete the Bio101 Semester Pak games (101.3, 101.4 especially) as this is pre-basic information. Many thanks to: http://gep.wustl.edu/curriculum/quickstart.

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Microbiology 100: The Small & The Dead

Here are 20 fun Microbe Facts, a prelude to the Microbiology 200 Semester Pak which cover bacteria, viruses, pathogens, antibiotics and more. While many microorganisms are harmful, a great many are helpful!

Microbiology 100: The Small & The Dead

Here are 20 fun Microbe Facts, a prelude to the Microbiology 200 Semester Pak which cover bacteria, viruses, pathogens, antibiotics and more. While many microorganisms are harmful, a great many are helpful!

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Microscopy 101.1 - Light and Fluorescence

This first maze in our Microscopy Paklet (3 mazes) tests your basic understanding of light and fluorescence, along with some principles and types of microscopy.

Microscopy 101.1 - Light and Fluorescence

This first maze in our Microscopy Paklet (3 mazes) tests your basic understanding of light and fluorescence, along with some principles and types of microscopy.

Microscopy 101.3 - Final Exam

Neurobio of Aging 1: General Aging

This first NBOA maze explores cellular senecence, oxidative damage, protein accumulation, DDR and other processes that affect both neurons and dividing cells. Completion of the Bio101 and Neurobiology 200 semesters paks first should provide useful background.

Neurobio of Aging 1: General Aging

This first NBOA maze explores cellular senecence, oxidative damage, protein accumulation, DDR and other processes that affect both neurons and dividing cells. Completion of the Bio101 and Neurobiology 200 semesters paks first should provide useful background.

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Schallies Biology Maze

This maze for Karla Schallies Biology Students at UMB samples content from the Biology 101 Semester Pak.

Schallies Biology Maze

This maze for Karla Schallies Biology Students at UMB samples content from the Biology 101 Semester Pak.

MEDscience 02 - Respiratory Basics

This is the second game of the MEDscience Physiology Pak (provided in collaboration with Harvard Medical School).

MEDscience 02 - Respiratory Basics

This is the second game of the MEDscience Physiology Pak (provided in collaboration with Harvard Medical School).

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MEDscience 03 - Digestive System

Follow the pulsating tube! This guided tour of the Digestive System is courtesy of MEDscience at Harvard Medical School.

MEDscience 03 - Digestive System

Follow the pulsating tube! This guided tour of the Digestive System is courtesy of MEDscience at Harvard Medical School.

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MEDscience 04 - Vital Signs

MEDscience students evaluate patient vital signs and then do a clinical work up. Ping us at contact@mazefire.com if you'd like more info.

MEDscience 04 - Vital Signs

MEDscience students evaluate patient vital signs and then do a clinical work up. Ping us at contact@mazefire.com if you'd like more info.

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MEDscience 05 - Nervous Systems

This 5th maze in the MEDscience Physiology series focuses mainly on medical aspects of neurophysiology. We have MANY more neuro games under the Biology Tab, in our Neurobio200 collection and under Anatomy & Physiology II collection. Also try MEDscience Cardiovascular, Respiratory and GI maze games.

MEDscience 05 - Nervous Systems

This 5th maze in the MEDscience Physiology series focuses mainly on medical aspects of neurophysiology. We have MANY more neuro games under the Biology Tab, in our Neurobio200 collection and under Anatomy & Physiology II collection. Also try MEDscience Cardiovascular, Respiratory and GI maze games.

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MEDscience 06 - Immune System

Welcome to MEDscience Immunology! Courtesy of www.hmsmedscience.org. And if you are SERIOUS about microbes, try our Microbiology200 Semester Pak!

MEDscience 06 - Immune System

Welcome to MEDscience Immunology! Courtesy of www.hmsmedscience.org. And if you are SERIOUS about microbes, try our Microbiology200 Semester Pak!

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MEDscience 07 - Endocrinology

This 7th maze game in the MEDscience Collection considers the endocrine system that controls so much of our day-to-day physiology. NEXT UP: A&P II

MEDscience 07 - Endocrinology

This 7th maze game in the MEDscience Collection considers the endocrine system that controls so much of our day-to-day physiology. NEXT UP: A&P II

Microbiology 200.6 - Viruses101

This maze tests mainly your understanding of viruses, although you'll find a bit about prions and antibiotics.

Microbiology 200.6 - Viruses101

This maze tests mainly your understanding of viruses, although you'll find a bit about prions and antibiotics.

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Microbiology 200.7 - Diseases & Epidemics

Diseases and Epidemics explores *interactions* between Humans and Microbes, including both "normal" co-existence and more vigorous interactions .

Microbiology 200.7 - Diseases & Epidemics

Diseases and Epidemics explores *interactions* between Humans and Microbes, including both "normal" co-existence and more vigorous interactions .

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Microbiology 200.8 - Virulence & Pathogenicity

Covers mechanisms of pathogenicity. You might first review some of our Physiology Games (MEDscience, A&P II) and also Bio101 since pathology.

Microbiology 200.8 - Virulence & Pathogenicity

Covers mechanisms of pathogenicity. You might first review some of our Physiology Games (MEDscience, A&P II) and also Bio101 since pathology.

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Microbiology 200.9 - Playing Defense: Immunology

MazeFire has two BASIC Immuno games: MEDscience06 (easiest) and A&P 2.6 (more detailed). It might be best to try those first! Micro200.9 is more challenging!

Microbiology 200.9 - Playing Defense: Immunology

MazeFire has two BASIC Immuno games: MEDscience06 (easiest) and A&P 2.6 (more detailed). It might be best to try those first! Micro200.9 is more challenging!

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Microbiology 200.10 - Playing Offense: Antibiotics

Focuses on Antibiotics including mechanisms, antifungals and new developments. This is the final Microbiology 200 Maze. Authors welcome for other advanced Microbio Mazes, such as Medical and Industrial Microbiology!

Microbiology 200.10 - Playing Offense: Antibiotics

Focuses on Antibiotics including mechanisms, antifungals and new developments. This is the final Microbiology 200 Maze. Authors welcome for other advanced Microbio Mazes, such as Medical and Industrial Microbiology!

Neurobiology 200.3 - Neurotransmitters & Receptors

Neurobiology 200.4 - Molecular Neurobiology

Neurobiology 200.4 tests understanding of system and cellular level signaling systems including second messengers, calcium dynamics, kinases and neuronal genes.

Neurobiology 200.4 - Molecular Neurobiology

Neurobiology 200.4 tests understanding of system and cellular level signaling systems including second messengers, calcium dynamics, kinases and neuronal genes.

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Neurobiology 200.5 - Visual System

Neurobiology 200.5 is a good test/review of your photic skills from phototransduction in the retina to feature extraction in visual association areas. More neurosensory questions are found in the Neuro Level and A&P-II neuro games.

Neurobiology 200.5 - Visual System

Neurobiology 200.5 is a good test/review of your photic skills from phototransduction in the retina to feature extraction in visual association areas. More neurosensory questions are found in the Neuro Level and A&P-II neuro games.

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Neurobiology 200.6 - Auditory System

Neurobiology 200.6 tracks auditory mechanics and signal processing from the middle and inner ear, through the cochlea to the brainstem and up to auditory cortex. Covers tonotopic maps, sound localization and animal communications. As with the rest of Neurobiology 200, keep a used Neuro text by your side as you review and extend your knowledge.

Neurobiology 200.6 - Auditory System

Neurobiology 200.6 tracks auditory mechanics and signal processing from the middle and inner ear, through the cochlea to the brainstem and up to auditory cortex. Covers tonotopic maps, sound localization and animal communications. As with the rest of Neurobiology 200, keep a used Neuro text by your side as you review and extend your knowledge.

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Neurobiology 200.7 - Motor Systems: Basics

Neurobiology 200.7 is a good test of your "motor systems" basics, from motor units, to spinal circuits to primary motor cortex.

Neurobiology 200.7 - Motor Systems: Basics

Neurobiology 200.7 is a good test of your "motor systems" basics, from motor units, to spinal circuits to primary motor cortex.

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Neurobiology 200.8 - Basal Ganglia & Cerebellum

Neurobiology 200.8 explores the Basal Ganglia and the Cerebellum -- one being the warp core of our CNS and the other is Purkinje's mysterious crystalline entity. Visit MichaelJFox.org.

Neurobiology 200.8 - Basal Ganglia & Cerebellum

Neurobiology 200.8 explores the Basal Ganglia and the Cerebellum -- one being the warp core of our CNS and the other is Purkinje's mysterious crystalline entity. Visit MichaelJFox.org.

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Neurobiology 200.9 - Synaptic Plasticity & Memory

Neurobiology 200.9 explores learning and memory processes in the brain, from Aplysian sensitization to neocortical information storage. LTP, LTD and hippocampus are considered along with imprinting and Alzheimer's disease.

Neurobiology 200.9 - Synaptic Plasticity & Memory

Neurobiology 200.9 explores learning and memory processes in the brain, from Aplysian sensitization to neocortical information storage. LTP, LTD and hippocampus are considered along with imprinting and Alzheimer's disease.

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Neurobiology 200.10 - Neocortex & Cognitive System

Neurobio 200.10 is a "cognitive sampler" that traverses a range of neocortical operations including neural coding, language, problem solving, attention, and object recognition.

Neurobiology 200.10 - Neocortex & Cognitive System

Neurobio 200.10 is a "cognitive sampler" that traverses a range of neocortical operations including neural coding, language, problem solving, attention, and object recognition.

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